California Bans Hotels from Using Tiny Plastic Bottles

California Governor Gavin Newsom
signed a new law Wednesday that will stop hotels from giving guests small
plastic bottles filled with shampoo, conditioner, or soap.

The law will take effect in 2023
for hotels with more than 50 rooms and 2024 for hotels with less than 50 rooms.
The law stipulates a fine of $500 for a first offense and $2,000 for subsequent
violations.

Gov. Newsom signed the law in a bid
to reduce the amount of plastic waste.

Some of the world’s largest hotel
chains have already established plans to stop using plastic bottles in their
rooms. Marriot International, for instance, plans to stop using the bottles by
December 2020. IHG said it will eliminate about 200 million small bottles by
2021.

Walt Disney Co. announced last year
it would eliminate small plastic shampoo bottles at its resorts and cruise
ships.

The State of California has already
banned grocery stores from giving customers single-use plastic bags without
charging a fee.